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  • annemaerskannemaersk Posts: 25Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2017
    @czaaaps thank you!!! and congrats!
  • auitdreamerauitdreamer Makati
    Posts: 626Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2016
    @eujin salamat! :)

    261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)

    Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
    Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
    Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
    Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
    Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
    Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
    Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
    Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
    Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
    Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
    Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
    Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
    Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
    Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    edited March 2017
    Salamat sa mga words of encouragement @rami @auitdreamer @czaaaps @eujin @aeshna

    I keep on praying and trust God's timing! :)

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • towbeetowbee Posts: 193Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2016
    Congrats @czaaaps ! Kita kits sa Sydney! Kelan BM mo?

    @SAP_Melaka : let's continue to pray. Parating na yan!

    Occupation: Telecommunications Engineer (263311)
    13Jun16 - started gathering docs
    18Aug16 - IELTS (S)
    20Aug16 - IELTS (R/L/W)
    04Sep16 - IELTS Results (R 8.5/ L 7.5 / W 7/ S 6.5)
    08Sep16 - EOR (for IELTS Remarking)
    06Nov16 - CDR +RSE to EA (fast track)
    24Nov16 - positive EA outcome (Prof Engr, Bachelor's Degree, 8+ years work)
    07Dec16 - IELTS Remarking results (R 8.5 / L7.5 / W 7/ S7.5)
    17Dec16 - EOI for 189 (70 points)
    21Dec16 - ITA for 189
    21 Jan 17 - Medicals at Nationwide
    01 Feb 17 - Results forwarded to DIBP
    06 Feb 17 - Visa 189 lodged
    10 Feb 17 - Documents frontloaded
    20 Feb 17 - DIRECT GRANT --- Thank you Lord!
    xx Aug 17 - Big move - SYD

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    @towbee Thank you!!! Sana this week na :D

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • czaaapsczaaaps Posts: 57Member
    Joined: Feb 02, 2017
    @towbee target ko is before 2nd week of June makaalis na, pero wala pa akong ticket. Yesss kita-kits sa Sydney! Keep in touch para may instant friends dun :)

    261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    02 Dec 2016 || Submitted documents to ACS for Skills Assessment
    08 Dec 2016 || Received favorable results from ACS - 261111 ICT Business Analyst
    08 Dec 2016 || Scheduled PTE-A for Dec21; Found out IELTS results still valid; Cancelled PTE-A [WRONG MOVE :(]
    09 Dec 2016 || Submitted EOI (used IELTS results from 2014; L9 R9 W7 S7.5 OAB 8) 189 - 65
    23 Dec 2016 || Updated EOI 189/190(NSW) - 65/70
    17 Jan 2017 || Scheduled PTE-A for Feb1
    01 Feb 2017 || Took PTE-A Exam
    02 Feb 2017 || PTE-A Exam results (L90 R90 S80 W90 OAS 89)
    02 Feb 2017 || Updated EOI 189/190(NSW) - 75/80
    09 Feb 2017 || Received invitation for NSW nomination
    09 Feb 2017 || Submitted another EOI for 189 (out of panic)
    15 Feb 2017 || ITA Received for 189
    15 Feb 2017 || NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2017 || Medicals at SLMC-BGC Extension Clinic
    22 Feb 2017 || Medicals cleared as per IMMI account
    22 Feb 2017 || Visa Lodge, frontloaded all documents
    06 Mar 2017 || Direct Grant! :)

  • d_thugcydald_thugcydal Singapore
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2016
    edited March 2017
    Congrats @_supremo_ and @czaaaps !!! Praying sa grant ng mga waiting pa...

    Update ko lang ulit tracker... nawala ako sa Grant area... hehehe..

    **Grant***
    1. @swirlycurly | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 13 Feb | Victoria | Dec 2017
    2. @xiaolico | 189 | 23 Jan 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 15 Feb | Melbourne | Aug 2017
    3. @PCK | 189 | 07 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 18 Feb | Sydney | May 2017
    4. @towbee | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 20 Feb | NSW/Sydney | Dec 2017
    5. @d_thugcydal | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 22 Feb | Sydney | Dec 2017
    6. @_supremo_ | 189 | 11 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane l 2 Mar | Victoria | May 2017
    7. @czaaaps | 189 | 22 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 6 Mar | Sydney | May/June 2017


    ***CO contact***
    1. @maren1026 | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | 13 Feb 2017 / notification that assessment has commenced | GSM Adelaide (Ladan) l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    2. @momnijosh08 |189|22 Nov 2016| 17 Feb 2017 / HUS request and Wife's passport needed| GSM Adelaide| Date Granted| Brisbane| Initial Entry Month/Year
    3. @aeshna | 189 | 26 Feb 2016| 07 Feb 2017 / SG CoC | GSM Adelaide | Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year


    ***Visa Lodge***

    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year

    1. @SAP_Melaka | 189 | 14 Feb 2017 | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Melbourne | Initial Entry Month/Year


    **ITA Received***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    1. @joyee | 189/190 | 75/80 | 11 Feb 2017 | 14 Feb 2017 | 221111 (General Accountant)
    2. @eujin | 189 | 70 | 13 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 261313 (Software Engineer)
    3. @wanderer | 189 | 70 | 03 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
    4. @romaroms | 190 | 65 | 14 Oct 2016 | 15 Feb 2017 | 263111

    ***EOI LODGE***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer

    07/20/16 - Started preparation for PTE-A Exam
    08/12/16 (AM) - Mock Test A (L-76, R-68, S-76, W-73)
    08/12/16 (PM) - Mock Test B (L-76, R-67, S-72, W-76)
    08/12/16 (Night) - PTE-A Exam (L-80, R-77, S-64, W-86) failed...
    08/18/16 - Start to gather ACS requirements first
    10/21/16 - Completed all ACS requirements
    10/24/16 - ACS - Lodge Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
    10/25/16 - ACS - Stage 2
    10/31/16 - ACS - Stage 4
    11/02/16 - ACS - Stage 5 (positive result) Praise God!
    11/11/16 - PTE-A Exam 2 (L-90, R-73, S-85, W-87) successful...
    11/14/16 - Submitted EOI for 189 (65) / 190 (70)
    12/21/16 - ITA Received... Praise God!
    12/23/16 - Went Back to Philippines to Get NBI Clearance, CEMI for Wife
    01/20/17 - Got my SG CoC
    01/27/17 - Medicals for our Family, Kids need to go back for TST Test due to CNY Holiday
    01/31/17 - TST Test for my Kids
    02/01/17 - Medicals for me and my wife are cleared.. Praise God..
    02/03/17 - TST Test Reading for Kids...
    02/06/17 - All Medicals Cleared... Praise God!
    02/06/17 - Visa Lodged. Start uploading documents.
    02/06/17 - eAppeal for Wife's SG CoC
    02/17/17 - Fingerprinting and collection for Wife's SG CoC
    02/18/17 - Uploaded wife's SG CoC
    02/20/17 - Uploaded Form 80 for me and my wife
    02/22/17 - Direct Grant... Praise God!

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    edited March 2017
    @d_thugcydal Waaah, ako na lang naiwan sa Feb batch na wala pang CO contact or grant :((

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • d_thugcydald_thugcydal Singapore
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka lapit na yan bro... we'll include you in our prayers din...

    263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer

    07/20/16 - Started preparation for PTE-A Exam
    08/12/16 (AM) - Mock Test A (L-76, R-68, S-76, W-73)
    08/12/16 (PM) - Mock Test B (L-76, R-67, S-72, W-76)
    08/12/16 (Night) - PTE-A Exam (L-80, R-77, S-64, W-86) failed...
    08/18/16 - Start to gather ACS requirements first
    10/21/16 - Completed all ACS requirements
    10/24/16 - ACS - Lodge Skills Assessment (Stage 1)
    10/25/16 - ACS - Stage 2
    10/31/16 - ACS - Stage 4
    11/02/16 - ACS - Stage 5 (positive result) Praise God!
    11/11/16 - PTE-A Exam 2 (L-90, R-73, S-85, W-87) successful...
    11/14/16 - Submitted EOI for 189 (65) / 190 (70)
    12/21/16 - ITA Received... Praise God!
    12/23/16 - Went Back to Philippines to Get NBI Clearance, CEMI for Wife
    01/20/17 - Got my SG CoC
    01/27/17 - Medicals for our Family, Kids need to go back for TST Test due to CNY Holiday
    01/31/17 - TST Test for my Kids
    02/01/17 - Medicals for me and my wife are cleared.. Praise God..
    02/03/17 - TST Test Reading for Kids...
    02/06/17 - All Medicals Cleared... Praise God!
    02/06/17 - Visa Lodged. Start uploading documents.
    02/06/17 - eAppeal for Wife's SG CoC
    02/17/17 - Fingerprinting and collection for Wife's SG CoC
    02/18/17 - Uploaded wife's SG CoC
    02/20/17 - Uploaded Form 80 for me and my wife
    02/22/17 - Direct Grant... Praise God!

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    @d_thugcydal Salamat! :)

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 983Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka will include you in my prayers as well

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    @xiaolico Thanks a lot! Goodluck on your journey :)

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • cydr1982cydr1982 Singapore
    Posts: 10Member
    Joined: Feb 21, 2017
    Makikisali dn po ako sa group, Feb 13 kme naglodge pero visa 489 kme until now no CO contact and visa grant yet.

    @SAP_Melaka di po kayo nagiisa magantay :-) sana this week nga. Update ko po yun tracker para makasama din :-)
  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 983Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka thank you. Sana next week latest Meron Ka Na. Will light a candle for,you on Sunday when I hear mass.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    xiaolico said:

    @SAP_Melaka thank you. Sana next week latest Meron Ka Na. Will light a candle for,you on Sunday when I hear mass.

    This means a lot @xiaolico thank you so much... Nakakagaan ng loob mga messages nyo. God bless us all :)

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    cydr1982 said:

    Makikisali dn po ako sa group, Feb 13 kme naglodge pero visa 489 kme until now no CO contact and visa grant yet.



    @SAP_Melaka di po kayo nagiisa magantay :-) sana this week nga. Update ko po yun tracker para makasama din :-)

    Hello @cydr1982 yes please, update our tracker. Goodluck :)

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 983Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka of course. I may not be as active as before. Syempre busy na din planning our big move. But I do owe everyone here a lot. I will continue to check this forum and help those I can

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • PCKPCK Mandaluyong
    Posts: 70Member
    Joined: Dec 15, 2016
    Fyi lang guys, nakapagbook na kami. Nag cebu pac kami kasi sobrang mura lang tix. Around 26k for 2 pax with 40kilos ea. :)

    261312 (Developer Programmer)

    2014 - Decided we were going to Australia

    06/01/2016 - booked IELTS
    06/25/2016 - IELTS exam
    07/08/2016 - IELTS score (8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.0) LRSW
    09/15/2016 - Submitted docs for ACS
    10/07/2016 - Results from ACS (2 years deducted)
    10/09/2016 - lodged EOI - 189 - 60 points
    ------ Decided to pursue PTE to get higher score ----
    11/30/2016 - Mock Test A (83, 70, 76, 80) LRSW
    12/16/2016 - booked PTE-A - Jan 9, 2017
    01/07/2017 - Mock Test B (89, 74, 65, 85) LRSW
    01/09/2017 - PTE-A Exam
    01/11/2017 - Blessed!!! (90, 88, 90, 87) LRSW
    01/11/2017 - updated EOI - 189 - 70 points
    01/12/2017 - NBI Clearance - Hit
    01/17/2017 - Blessed!!! ITA Received!
    01/20/2017 - Got NBI ........ wrong address ulit nanaman (engot)
    01/30/2017 - Got NBI
    02/01/2017 - Medical Exam
    02/06/2017 - Wife's Medical - Health Clearance Provided - No action required - Mine : Examinations Ready for Assessment - No action required
    02/07/2017 - My medical got cleared - Health Clearance Provided - No action required
    02/07/2017 - Visa Lodged!
    02/18/2017 - Golden Email!!! Direct Grant!!!!! - Received on a saturday 9:40 AM
    xx May 2017 - Big Move! (Australian Format na dapat ang dates! :D )

  • StraderStrader Philippines
    Posts: 1,004Member
    Joined: Jan 04, 2013
    26k for 2 pax with 40kls each? wow!

    Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
    Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
    Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
    Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
    Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
    Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
    Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
    Same day - complied all requested docs.
    June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
    September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
    BM - November 2017
    TYL

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    For those who have PR already, on your ImmiAccount - from Received will it change to Assessment in progress?? Or for those who got Direct Grant, Received -> Finalised na?

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • DragonaireDragonaire Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2017
    @auitdreamer Congrats po! :)
  • auitdreamerauitdreamer Makati
    Posts: 626Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka it will change to Finalised pag may grant na :)

    261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)

    Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
    Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
    Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
    Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
    Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
    Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
    Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
    Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
    Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
    Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
    Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
    Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
    Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
    Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • auitdreamerauitdreamer Makati
    Posts: 626Member
    Joined: Oct 09, 2016
    @Dragonaire thanks! :)

    261312 Developer Programmer 65 pts (Visa 189)

    Oct 3, 2016 Completed documents for ACS Assessment
    Oct 12, 2016 PTE-A Exam
    Oct 13, 2016 PTE-A Results W-90 S-84 R-90 L-90
    Oct 27, 2016 Submitted documents for ACS Assessment
    Nov 8, 2016 Received ACS Results - 3 yrs deducted
    Nov 20, 2016 Submitted EOI
    Dec 20, 2016 Received ITA
    Dec 29, 2016 NBI Clearance @ NBI Main Office, Ermita
    Jan 7, 2017 Lodged Visa (frontloaded all documents)
    Jan 10, 2017 Medical @ Nationwide Makati
    Jan 12, 2017 XRay cleared
    Jan 13, 2017 All Medicals cleared
    Jan 17, 2017 Uploaded Form 80 and Form 1221
    Jan 30, 2017 CO Contact requesting for Hubby's Proof of Functional English
    Mar 7, 2017 Golden Email! Thank you Lord! You're the best!

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    @auitdreamer Thank you!

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • ginger_ice17ginger_ice17 Sydney
    Posts: 35Member
    Joined: Nov 16, 2016
    @Strader yup mura sa ceb pac especially pag seat sale. We got ours for 17k for 2pax with 40kg baggage.

    263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

    24/09/2016 IELTS exam
    29/09/2016 L: 8.0 R: 7.5 W: 6 S:7
    29/11/2016 Submitted EA assessment fast track
    19/12/2016 PTE-A Exam
    20/12/2016 PTE-A Result L:72 R:80 S:73 W:84
    22/12/2016 EAUST favorable assessment
    22/12/2016 EOI submitted (subclass189:65pts)
    04/01/2017 ITA received
    05/01/2017 NBI clearance (hit)
    06/01/2017 Lodged visa
    10/01/2017 Schedule medicals at SLEC BGC
    12/01/2017 NBI clearance uploaded
    31/01/2017 Direct Grant! :) Thank you Lord!
    05/07/2017 Big Move... :)

  • StraderStrader Philippines
    Posts: 1,004Member
    Joined: Jan 04, 2013
    @ginger_ice17 advance booking no? At least makatipid sa plane ticket ^^

    Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
    Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
    Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
    Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
    Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
    Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
    Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
    Same day - complied all requested docs.
    June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
    September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
    BM - November 2017
    TYL

  • SAP_MelakaSAP_Melaka Shanghai
    Posts: 542Member
    Joined: Apr 07, 2016
    Just received my grant today. Thank you everyone who helped us.. It's payback time to those who need help. God bless us all! :)


    **Grant***
    1. @swirlycurly | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 13 Feb | Victoria | Dec 2017
    2. @xiaolico | 189 | 23 Jan 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 15 Feb | Melbourne | Aug 2017
    3. @PCK | 189 | 07 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 18 Feb | Sydney | May 2017
    4. @towbee | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 20 Feb | NSW/Sydney | Dec 2017
    5. @d_thugcydal | 189 | 06 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide l 22 Feb | Sydney | Dec 2017
    6. @_supremo_ | 189 | 11 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Brisbane l 2 Mar | Victoria | May 2017
    7. @czaaaps | 189 | 22 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 6 Mar | Sydney | May/June 2017
    8. @SAP_Melaka | 189 | 14 Feb 2017 | Direct Grant | GSM Adelaide | 9 Mar | Melbourne | Sept. 2017


    ***CO contact***
    1. @maren1026 | 189 | 01 Feb 2017 | 13 Feb 2017 / notification that assessment has commenced | GSM Adelaide (Ladan) l Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year
    2. @momnijosh08 |189|22 Nov 2016| 17 Feb 2017 / HUS request and Wife's passport needed| GSM Adelaide| Date Granted| Brisbane| Initial Entry Month/Year
    3. @aeshna | 189 | 26 Feb 2016| 07 Feb 2017 / SG CoC | GSM Adelaide | Date Granted | Sydney | Initial Entry Month/Year


    ***Visa Lodge***

    Username | Visa type | Lodge Date | Date CO Contacted / Requested Documents | GSM Office l Date Granted | Target State/City | Initial Entry Month/Year



    **ITA Received***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    1. @joyee | 189/190 | 75/80 | 11 Feb 2017 | 14 Feb 2017 | 221111 (General Accountant)
    2. @eujin | 189 | 70 | 13 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 261313 (Software Engineer)
    3. @wanderer | 189 | 70 | 03 Feb 2017 | 15 Feb 2017 | 233512 (Mechanical Engineer)
    4. @romaroms | 190 | 65 | 14 Oct 2016 | 15 Feb 2017 | 263111

    ***EOI LODGE***

    Username | Visa type | Points | EOI Lodge Date | ITA Date Received | Occupation

    ANZSCO Code 261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    19.05.2016 - Completed ACS requirements
    25.05.2016 - Submitted documents for ACS assessment
    06.06.2016 - Positive Assessment. AQF Bachelor Degree (2 yrs. deduction)
    25.08.2016 - PTE (AUG Malaysia)
    05.09.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 78/81/73/79
    06.10.2016 - PTE Retake (AUG Malaysia)
    11.10.2016 - PTE Result L/R/S/W - 88/85/87/90 Finally!
    11.10.2016 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (65/70)
    03.01.2017 - Updated points due to skilled employment of 3yrs. 189/190 (70/75)
    03.01.2017 - ITA received! Thank you Lord! (189)
    04.01.2017 - ITA received (190 - Victoria)
    21.01.2017 - Medical @ LifeCare Kuala Lumpur
    23.01.2017 - Health clearance provided – no action required
    14.02.2017 - VISA Lodged!
    09.03.2017 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord

    13.10.2017 - Initial entry (Melbourne)
    15.04.2018 - Big Move!

  • SantiSanti Melbourne
    Posts: 174Member
    Joined: Jan 05, 2013
    Congrats, @SAP_Melaka!

    TIMELINE
    254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)
    Skilled Independent 189
    24 Oct 2015 -IELTS Academic Quad 7 score
    10 Jun 2016 -Start of IRON Course
    25 Aug 2016 -End of IRON Course
    27 Sep 2016 - AU RN status
    27 Nov 2016 -ANMAC finalised
    05 Dec 2016 -EOI submission 65 points
    21 Dec 2016. -Invitation To Apply received
    15 Jan 2017 -Lodged 189 visa
    08 Feb 2017 -Medicals finalised
    10 Feb 2017 - DIRECT GRANT @ 1:02PM by GSM Adelaide
    11 Mar 2017 - THE BIG MOVE! (IED 22 Mar 2017)

  • maren1026maren1026 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: May 16, 2016
    @SAP_Melaka yehey congrats! Ang bilis gumraduate ng feb-ibig batch hehehe

    Nominated Occupation: Management Accountant 221112

    11 July 2016 - PTE Take 1 (L-78, R-73, S-72, W-82)
    07 Sept 2016 - CAANZ positive assessment
    08 Sept 2016 - EOI submitted 189 - 65 pts; 190- 70 pts
    26 Sep 2016 - NBI Clearance Released
    19 Dec 2016 - PTE Take 5, yes I took an exam almost every month pero lagi sumasabit sa speaking, actually nag-try pa nga ko IELTS once, never give up ang peg hehehe (L-90, R-80, S-81, W-90)
    21 Dec 2016 - EOI updated 189 - 75 pts
    03 Jan 2017 - ITA received
    16 Jan 2017 - Medicals Cleared for me and hubby, additional checkup for my daughter since she is currently under medication for primary complex (latent TB infection)
    18 Jan 2017 - Follow-up consultation of daughter, no further test required, all test results were negative, currently waiting for the result to be uploaded in the immi site
    31 Jan 2017 - Received email from BUPA/MOC requesting to continue my daughter's medication (June 2017) then will repeat x-ray
    01 Feb 2017 - Visa lodged :)
    13 Feb 2017 - Received notification that assessment has commenced (GSM Adelaide - CO Ladan)
    06 Apr 2017 - Follow-up checkup for daughter and repeat x-ray after completion of LTBI treatment (medication was done only 6 months instead of the initial 9 months timing due to remarkable improvements, thank God it was accepted)
    24 Apr 2017 - Daughter's medical cleared (another reason to be thankful for)
    18 May 2017 - CO contact asking for daughter's Form 815 even if it has been provided already.. Sayang di nakita..
    04 Sep 2017 - Visa Grant, IED (24 Oct 2017)

    All in God's perfect timing ;)

  • czaaapsczaaaps Posts: 57Member
    Joined: Feb 02, 2017
    @SAP_Melaka YEHEEEEY CONGRAAATS!!!! Ayus, God is great! :) Ayan ang saya, nangangalahati na tayong Feb batch :)

    261111 (ICT Business Analyst)

    02 Dec 2016 || Submitted documents to ACS for Skills Assessment
    08 Dec 2016 || Received favorable results from ACS - 261111 ICT Business Analyst
    08 Dec 2016 || Scheduled PTE-A for Dec21; Found out IELTS results still valid; Cancelled PTE-A [WRONG MOVE :(]
    09 Dec 2016 || Submitted EOI (used IELTS results from 2014; L9 R9 W7 S7.5 OAB 8) 189 - 65
    23 Dec 2016 || Updated EOI 189/190(NSW) - 65/70
    17 Jan 2017 || Scheduled PTE-A for Feb1
    01 Feb 2017 || Took PTE-A Exam
    02 Feb 2017 || PTE-A Exam results (L90 R90 S80 W90 OAS 89)
    02 Feb 2017 || Updated EOI 189/190(NSW) - 75/80
    09 Feb 2017 || Received invitation for NSW nomination
    09 Feb 2017 || Submitted another EOI for 189 (out of panic)
    15 Feb 2017 || ITA Received for 189
    15 Feb 2017 || NBI Clearance
    16 Feb 2017 || Medicals at SLMC-BGC Extension Clinic
    22 Feb 2017 || Medicals cleared as per IMMI account
    22 Feb 2017 || Visa Lodge, frontloaded all documents
    06 Mar 2017 || Direct Grant! :)

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